Wat Opot auto repair school hello how are doing? It's been awhile. alot of thing have been happening around here the biggest is we got funding to start a Auto repair and welding school i will be teaching it. A lady from Swiserland is giving 11,000.00 to fund it for 1 year this will by all the equipment, broken, metal and supplys and give 250.00 a month salery. any way now we could use a building to work in. if we have to we will use the craft room but that is very in enadequate not much room at all and no room for cars but we will make do. so what i am doing is writting all the vollenteers i can find emails for and asking there help to build a biulding. it will cost 7000.00 to build a building 10x 25 meters and 3 meters tall. i have never asked any one for any thing before and would not if it were for me. but for these kids i will do almost any thing like staying for the next 2 years to see that this porgram really off on the right footing. as you no a 3 of the kids are going to the university but alot will not go so they need to lrean a skill so when they leave here they can make aliving any thing you can do will be used in the best way. and make a real differance in the lives of the kids.
thank you mark
Wanting to volunteer at Wat Opot orphanage Hey there,
My name is Linda, and I came across your blog on the internet.
I am seeking to help out at an orphanage in Cambodia as I'll be there for all of June, as Wat Opot seems really good from what I've read from your posts.
I was wondering do you have any contacts for me, for this orphanage as to how I go about volunteering there?
I tried looking on their website, but I couldn't quite work out how do go about the volunteering.
Thanks heaps!
Linda
Your amazing!! Hi Ruth! Just had a chance to read her story now and she is absolutely adorable. Her smile just melts my heart and her big eyes reminds me of Rinoa's. I could not help but get teary because you are right no one should go through life feeling alone and abandoned. I believe its the most horrible thing to experience. To feel alone, scared and no one to turn to especially at such early age. God Bless you CHong for knowing what unconditional love is and for sharing that. Not everyone knows what it is or even how to act on it. Keep up the good work. I am so proud of you. Not sure if I ever told you this but I've always admire you, your compassion, dedication, passion and love for life. You've never cease to inspire me.. Love ya!
I loved reading your story I've been fortunate to visit Wat Opot many times, and that will continue because I'm moving to Phnom Penh this summer. ;) Your story reminds me of one of my visits when I spent a lot of time with Kunthy. When it was time to go, I went looking for her. I saw her in the little school room, looking busy, so I turned to leave without bothering her. As I walked away, I heard my name cried out through the window. I walked over and she was there, saying nothing but smiling so brightly. I was with a group, so it was all I could do not to cry all the way back to the city. I vowed that day I'd be there for her if needed whenever.
I was really touched by the way you're coming to terms with your father and his death. I pray you'll continue that journey to the end and find peace with him and with God.
I also love Srey Nith's smile, by the way. I was there in Dec, Feb, and March, so I've seen it quite a bit. I've often stopped with her for a moment, but I've never spent so much time with her. Next time, I'll be reminded of your story and take a walk with her one day for you.
Maybe we'll meet in Cambodia some day.
Beautiful Hey georgous!
This entry was very very touching and it moved me to tears. I very uch pray every health and happiness for your beautiful Srey Nith! Its very inspiring to read you blog and i praise how truly courageous you are to go out and live your dreams! Your incredibly lucky to have had such experiences! What's more, through you story i've learned something about you that i hadn't known before. I really wish for you many many more wonderful experiences like this and hope that you'll continue to share them with those of us lucky enough to know you and have access to your blogs!
Hope to see you at our next Auburn Girls reunion - whenever that may be! hehehe
Much luv
Mele Haangana
Cambodia!!!! Oh man, a meal for two bucks! Unbelievable!
Not as polluted as Manila, I like that:)
Sounds like you've had a great snapshot of the city so far.
Where are all the pictures though?
Good Luck! Hey Ruthy!
Just read your blog posts.
Seeing that no update has been made since Day2, I'm assuming you don't have access to net in Takeo.
Take care love.
You're doing something totally fabulous.
Can't wait to read more about it.
Will be praying for you and the children.
Love,
Hanna, Sean, Byul
Miss you Hey Ruth! Sounds awesome so far! Wish I was there with you.
The cheap drinks sound sweet :)
Can't wait to hear your stories about the Orphanage.
xo
Hi Ruth! Nice to hear that you have arrived safely. I'm so excite to hear all your adventures. Keep up the post. It's awesome doing blogs. I totally love it. I started doing mine not to long ago as well. It helps me to remember all the fantastic things that I have done coz I tend to forget. Take care. Miss ya and love you heaps. Hope you have time ti check my blog out too...
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Wat Opot auto repair school
hello how are doing? It's been awhile. alot of thing have been happening around here the biggest is we got funding to start a Auto repair and welding school i will be teaching it. A lady from Swiserland is giving 11,000.00 to fund it for 1 year this will by all the equipment, broken, metal and supplys and give 250.00 a month salery. any way now we could use a building to work in. if we have to we will use the craft room but that is very in enadequate not much room at all and no room for cars but we will make do. so what i am doing is writting all the vollenteers i can find emails for and asking there help to build a biulding. it will cost 7000.00 to build a building 10x 25 meters and 3 meters tall. i have never asked any one for any thing before and would not if it were for me. but for these kids i will do almost any thing like staying for the next 2 years to see that this porgram really off on the right footing. as you no a 3 of the kids are going to the university but alot will not go so they need to lrean a skill so when they leave here they can make aliving any thing you can do will be used in the best way. and make a real differance in the lives of the kids. thank you mark